Crimson Berry

Scientific Name:

Leptecophylla juniperina subsp. oxycedrus (syn. Cyathodes juniperina)

Crimson Berry plant
Photo: A J Brown

Other Common Names:

Coastal Pinkberry, Prickly Heath

Status:

Native to Tasmania, Victoria and New Zealand.

Plant Description:

A woody dense shrub to 2 m tall, with small needle-like leaves 10-15 mm long. It produces small white bell-shaped flowers. Fruit are pink to red drupes (berries).

Habitat:

Restricted to coastal areas from Port Phillip Bay to Wilson’s Promontory and considered to be vulnerable by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries.

Comments:

Consisting of three subspecies, the only form of this plant in Victorian is subspecies oxycedrus. The fruit is edible, either raw or cooked.

Leaves of Crimson Berry
Photo: A J Brown

Fruit of Crimson Berry
Photo: A J Brown

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Fruit of Crimson Berry
Photo: A J Brown

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